India Sourcing Report: Fashion Accessories

Published: January 2014 · Publisher: Global Sources

In-depth profiles of 18 major suppliers with a comprehensive look at their product and pricing strategy, manufacturing and export capability, verified contact details, and more – this information is not available anywhere else.

Despite recording slower growth in 2012-13, the fashion accessories industry is forecast to enjoy sustained development in the coming years because of strong demand for costume jewelry and leather products.

Imitation jewelry is experiencing heightened interest because of the rising cost of precious metals used for fine pieces. Belts are driving up exports for the leather goods segment, especially as well-known brands are expanding their outsourcing and purchasing activities in

India.

Bags and wallets, and headwear and neckwear are the sector’s largest lines, each accounting for at least two-fifths of foreign shipments. Manual processes such as beading, carving, shaping and embroidering are heavily employed across all component product categories,

This report focuses on the main types of fashion accessories from India – jewelry, bags and wallets, headwear and neckwear, and belts.

What you'll get

- In-depth profiles of 18 major suppliers with a comprehensive look at their product and pricing strategy, manufacturing and export capability, verified contact details, and more – this information is not available anywhere else
- 180 full-color images that depict popular export models fashion accessories complete with product descriptions, prices, minimum order requirements and delivery times
- Supplier information in tabular format to help you compare suppliers at a glance
- Results of the custom-designed supplier survey, which forecasts industry trends for the next 12 months
- An extensive overview of the industry discussing the main challenges facing suppliers
- An in-depth examination of the supplier base highlighting key characteristics of the different types of companies
- Details of the primary production centers
- An update of the latest trends in design, R&D, materials and components
- A review of the key factors that influence the price and quality of low-end, midrange and high-end products
- Comprehensive pricing tables featuring export price ranges

Each report contains a comprehensive industry overview, in-depth supplier profiles, photo gallery of top-selling products and other market information that is not readily available anywhere else.

About Developing Country Sourcing Reports

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Methodology - Learn how we gather exclusive supplier information

China Sourcing Reports

- To produce these reports, we interviewed a wide range of companies. Rather than focus on high-profile makers, we compiled a representative sample of large, midsize and emerging manufacturers. All profiled companies are export-oriented professional suppliers that are

verified by us. Each supplier is confirmed to be authentic with a legally registered business.
- Although mainland China is the focus of coverage, suppliers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea have been included in reports where production has not shifted primarily to the mainland.
- For each company profile, our research teams interviewed senior executives and export managers who discussed their recent performance, and production and export capability. The interviews were done by phone or e-mail.
- In each case, companies were required to answer specific questions designed to verify their manufacturing and export credentials, including a breakdown of exports by product type and market.
- All suppliers were asked to participate in a survey designed to provide insight into price trends, sales outlook, target markets and challenges in the next 6 to 12 months. These are discussed in the Supplier Survey section in each report.
- A product gallery containing images and detailed descriptions of a range of top-selling products from profiled suppliers is also included.

Developing Country Sourcing Reports

- The Developing Country Sourcing Report series is part of Global Sources' corporate social responsibility initiatives. It is offered in conjunction with the Hinrich Foundation, whose mission is promoting sustainable global trade. One of its objectives is to help create jobs in

developing Asia through export promotion.
- The series covers several emerging economies in Asia, including Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Cambodia, Nepal and Myanmar. It is designed to provide buyers with information on new products from export manufacturers that specialize in handmade

merchandise.
- To produce this report, large midsize and small manufacturers, all with substantial export experience, were surveyed. The selection of suppliers is designed to reflect the composition of the industry in the country of coverage in terms of geographic location, materials used

and range of products offered.
- For in-depth profiles, our researchers visited the facilities of each company and interviewed senior executives who discussed their recent performance and provided forecasts for the next 12 months. All other makers were either visited or contacted by phone.
- In each case, companies were required to answer specific questions designed to verify their manufacturing and export credentials, including a breakdown of exports by product type and market. Suppliers also participated in a survey aimed at providing insight into price

trends, sales outlook, target markets and challenges.
- A product gallery containing images and detailed descriptions of a range of top-selling products from profiles suppliers is also included.